By Zoe Tunney IT had been exactly ten months and 20 days since Lorraine Allen had saw her beloved mummy, Ethel Wray but this week, the two were re-united for Ethel’s 93rd birthday at the Millcroft Nursing Home in Enniskillen. The mother and daughter held hands and touched, talked and celebrated in an emotional first […]
Fermanagh reclaims lowest Covid title
FERMANAGH has reclaimed its title as the area with the lowest Covid rate in the North, with numbers continuing to drop rapidly across the county. While just last month the number of positive cases in the Fermanagh and Omagh area was topping 700 in a week, this number has been falling rapidly in recent weeks. […]
New mum speaks of parenting struggles during a pandemic
A LOCAL mother has spoken of parenting struggles during a global pandemic and assured others that despite lockdown and what may seem like mounting restrictions, help is still available. The Fermanagh mum, who did not wish to be named, said that having a baby brings joy and excitement but also overwhelming isolation and challenges, especially […]
Erne Gaels footballers do their bit for local hospital
By Mark McGoldrick AS THE hospitals around the country continue to fight against yet another wave of Covid-19, a number of footballers from the Erne Gaels Belleek club have been doing their bit to provide some much needed support to our local healthcare staff. Six players from the Erne Gaels club have signed up […]
‘Horrendous pressure’in midst of Covid admissions surge
A COVID ward manager at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) has spoken out about the “horrendous pressure” staff are facing every day as they struggle to cope with the huge surge in admissions during recent weeks. Sister Mairead Boyd, who oversees Ward 9, said that the last two weeks had definitely been the worst […]
Council charging health service over £5k rent per week
The Council said it was unable to offer use of its facilities free of charge, and said it did all it could to keep its charges to a minimum.
Fraudsters capitalising on Covid scam warning
This week, the Police are warning of a phishing text that is circulating falsely informing people they are eligible for a Covid vaccine.
Council rates hike likely this month
“I would say this is not the time to bring increases about but it has to be voted on.”
Options considered for St Patrick’s Day celebrations
FOR the second consecutive year there will be no organised St Patrick’s Day parade in Enniskillen. As the community continues to feel the wrath of the pandemic the Council has confirmed that it will not organise or support parades this March. Across the country parades and events have been affected by coronavirus for almost a […]